SP-02 (Da Du) Great Metropolis - Acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

"Kidney Jing is the basis for Kidney Qi"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point SP-02 (Da Du) Great Metropolis

Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

Ying-Spring & Fire Point

Actions:

Regulates the Spleen
Resolves dampness and damp-heat
Harmonizes the middle jiao and clears heat

Indications:

Abdominal distension, gastric pain, constipation, febrile diseases with anhidrosis.

Location (CAM):

On the medial side of the great toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsodigital joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.

Location (AMOA):

On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM